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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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